Colorado Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 22:33

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 11:33PM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 10:33pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 242, 244, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Northeast Weld County; Morgan County; Logan County; Washington County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO